Explore our Frequently ASked Questions below:

1. What are your advertising rates for job postings?
2. How do I place an ad?
3. How long is my ad active?
4. In what newsletters can my ad run?
5. What are the deadlines for the newsletters?
6. What happened to my old employer login?
7. Can I pay by purchase order (without a credit card)?
8. How soon will my ad be available after I submit it?
9. Can I get a receipt or invoice?
10. What's this about Topic Areas?
11. I need to make changes to my job ad. How can I do that?
12. Do you accept faxed or emailed job ads?
13. What's coming next?
14. I have another question!

What are your advertising rates for job postings?

Advertising rates have recently changed (in your favor!) with the launch of our new Job Center! Detailed advertising rates are available in the menu on the right.

How do I place an ad?

Our system is self-service, and newly designed to be intuitive and easy, as well as integrated into our Web site and Knowledge Network. Starting on icma.org/careers, you can find "Post a job" in the center of the page, or go to the "Employers" link at the top, or using the image at the bottom left. Existing account holders can begin entering an ad right away. New customers will need to register for a free account. We have a series of short video tutorials to help get you started. 

How long is my ad active?

Ads are active for 60 days, and renewable easily from your account page. CAO ads also expire after 60 days, but you may renew these ads at no extra charge. Executive searches can take time, and ICMA does not want communities burdened by additional costs for search if the first listing did not generate a sufficient candidate list.

In What newsletters can my ad run?

ICMA has two newsletters that accept job advertisements. The ICMA Newsletter (member publication; 9,000 member subscribers) and the Job Opportunities Bulletin (or JOB; members and non-members; 14,000 subscribers). Each newsletter is bi-weekly (emailed every two weeks, on alternating Mondays) to the subscriber base. 

CAO ads are automatically placed in the ICMA Newsletter at no additional cost.

Your ad is placed in the selected newsletter for as long as your ad is active. The basic 60 day ad would then run in three issues of the selected newsletter.

• Example: a 60 day ad selected for both the ICMA Newsletter and JOB would appear in a total of six issues (three issues of the ICMA Newsletter, three issues of the JOB). All that for only $100! And take 25% off that for a member discount! Considering subscription rates for both newsletters, that's a job ad that's being delivered almost 70,000 times over the six week period.

Advertisers should determine the level of exposure they would like for the opportunity and select issues accordingly. 

Both newsletters are electronic-only, and emailed in HTML format to subscribers.

What are the deadlines for the newsletter(s)?

The Advertising Deadlines calendar is available in the menu to the right. The newsletter deadline is the Tuesday prior to the issue being sent, close of business, Eastern Time. The ICMA Newsletter is emailed to members biweekly on Mondays, and the Job Opportunities Bulletin is emailed on alternating Mondays. The newsletter deadline is the Tuesday prior to the newsletter's distribution.

As our new system is fine-tuned, the deadline will likely loosen. The new system has reduced the steps necessary to get your ads into our newsletters, and your ad might get in if you place it later in the week. But if you want to guarantee placement, please stick to the Tuesday-before deadline until we adjust the schedule.

What happened to my old employer login?

Your old employer login has been deactivated, and is no longer necessary. Now all you need is your main ICMA login to post a job. One universal ICMA login! Note, this is not an ICMA or AFI member login. All you need is a free ICMA/AFI account and you're all set to post a job.

If you have an active job in ICMA's Job Center, it has been imported into the new Job Center. As a courtesy to you, the ad's active dates have been extended by either two weeks, or to the ad's apply-by date (whichever is sooner). In addition, we have added all active/imported jobs to the ICMA Newsletter!

CAN I PAY by purchase order (without A CREDIT CARD)?

Absolutely - purchase orders are integrated into the new platform for local government employers. Advertisers that do not work for the local government where the job opportunity is located (recruiting firms, for example) may request PO access by emailing advertising@icma.org.

How soon will my ad be available after I submit it?

Ads go online immediately, even when using the purchase order option. If you would like your ad to have a delayed launch, email advertising@icma.org before you complete the payment process and let us know. We can work on the back end to code your ad for a delayed posting.

can I get a receipt or invoice?

Yes! Receipts and invoices are built-in to the new system! Under My Account, you can see your complete jobs history and print out a receipt or invoice copy at any time. You will also receive a copy of your receipt or invoice by email after your ad has been completed. Ads include complete cost and payment information, as well as a copy of the job ad.

What's this about Topic Areas?

Topic areas are a feature of ICMA's Web site and Knowledge Network, where you can find a complete list of topic areas. This is one of several features that sets ICMA's Job Center apart from the competition. Each job ad can be tagged with up to five topic areas, related to the job function or department.  These topic tags help your job opportunity appear across our Web site, in topic pages, groups, and near relevant questions. For example, an ad for Sustainability Manager would appear in the Sustainability topic page, in the Sustainability group, or with the Brownfields or Solar Communities groups, helping your ad reach a wider and more relevant audience beyond direct visits to the Job Center or in the newsletter distribution.

By default, ads are automatically tagged with two topic areas based on job function to assist with your placement. You may change or remove these tags if you like. There is also a video tutorial describing how tags work in the tutorials section.

I need to make changes to my job ad. How can I do that?

Currently, our system locks down ads after they are live (completed and paid for). If you need to make any changes or corrections, email advertising@icma.org and we will assist you. In the future, we plan to have the system allow advertisers to edit their job ad copy and other details should employers request this feature.

Do you accept faxed or emailed job ads?

ICMA does not accept job advertisements sent by FAX or email. Our platform is self-service. Staff are available to help with Web issues, discuss strategies for getting the best return on your advertisement investment, troubleshoot system errors, and general platfrorm assistance. It's really easy! Give it a try, and let us know if you run into any trouble.

What's Coming Next?

With a new integrated system, we're able to make future investments. If you have feedback or ideas, please complete the user survey included in each Job Center invoice/receipt. Here are some of the things we have in the works:

• Job seeker profiles (expanded from Who's Who)
• Community profiles - build a profile for your community to help the job seeker understand your environment
• Mentor match
• State affiliate posting
• More advertising options
• Location info (e.g. distance from target location), weather, cost of living, and other data to assist the job seeker
• Reporting tools

I Have another question!

If you have a question that wasn't answered here, email advertising@icma.org and we'll be glad to help!